Compare shipping rates with FedEx, DHL, BlueDart, Delhivery and Claude AI

This AI-powered workflow automatically compares shipping rates across four major carriers, uses Claude AI to recommend the best option based on cost and delivery time, and optionally books shipments instantly.

How it works

1. Receive request - Webhook accepts shipment details (origin, destination, weight, dimensions)
2. Validate data - Checks required fields and calculates volumetric weight
3. Query carriers - Simultaneously fetches rates from FedEx, DHL, BlueDart, and Delhivery
4. Normalize responses - Parses different carrier formats into standardized structure
5. AI analysis - Claude AI evaluates options considering cost, speed, and preferences
6. Return results - Provides recommendation with savings analysis, or books shipment if enabled

Setup steps

1. Import this workflow into your n8n instance
2. Configure carrier API credentials:
   • FedEx API - Get credentials from FedEx Developer Portal
   • DHL API - Register at DHL Developer Portal
   • BlueDart API - Contact BlueDart for API access
   • Delhivery API - Get token from Delhivery partner portal
3. Add Anthropic API credentials for Claude AI
4. Activate workflow to generate webhook URL
5. Test with sample request:

   {
     "origin": "400001",
     "destination": "110001",
     "weight": 2,
     "length": 30,
     "width": 20,
     "height": 15,
     "deliverySpeed": "standard",
     "autoBook": false
   }
   

Features

• Real-time rates from 4 carriers
• AI-powered recommendations considering cost, speed, and preferences
• Automatic booking when enabled
• Comprehensive error handling
• Detailed cost comparison and savings analysis